(Commonwealth, Ireland) A service that rents out (and also sells) cloth nappies.
(Commonwealth, Ireland) A service that rents out (and also sells) cloth nappies.
ERNN runs monthly nappy chats, where parents and carers can see our 'nappy library,' ask questions and find out more about which type of cloth nappy would suit them and their child. You can also arrange to see the nappy library at other …
Nappy library means: A service that rents out (and also sells) cloth nappies.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(UK) A washable cloth nappy.
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, chiefly, _, historical) A cloth nappy folded from a large piece of square or rectangular absorbent fabric which is held in place by a nappy pin or other fastener, especially one made from terry (coarse cotton); a flat nappy.
(Commonwealth, Ireland) The fabric from which a flat nappy is folded; a prefold or fold.
A British term for a washable cloth nappy — reusable fabric diapers as opposed to disposable ones. 'Real nappy' distinguishes cloth nappies from single-use disposables and is the preferred term in UK eco-parenting communities. The 'real' element implies the cloth version is more authentic or traditional, in contrast to disposables. Used in parenting forums, midwifery contexts, and environmental advocacy.
Nappy library means: A service that rents out (and also sells) cloth nappies.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
nappy library means: A service that rents out (and also sells) cloth nappies.. Register: informal, Irish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.